What's on the November 2026 ballot in Berks County
The offices Berks County votes on November 3, 2026: governor, U.S. House, and the state legislature. No county races this year. How to see your sample ballot.
On November 3, 2026, Berks County voters choose a governor, a member of Congress, and state legislators. It is a state and federal election year, so there are no county or municipal offices on the ballot. This guide lists what is up and how to see the exact races and candidates for your address.
The offices on the 2026 ballot
- Governor and lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. They run together on one ticket, and the whole county votes on it. This race tops the ballot.
- U.S. House of Representatives. All of Pennsylvania's seats are up every two years. Berks is split among three congressional districts, the 4th, 6th, and 9th, so which race you vote in depends on your address.
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives. All 203 state House seats are up. Berks is divided among eight state House districts: the 5th, 99th, 124th, 126th, 127th, 128th, 129th, and 130th.
- Pennsylvania Senate. The state Senate elects half of its 50 seats every two years. Berks is split among Senate districts 11, 13, 24, 44, and 48; the ones up this cycle will appear on your sample ballot.
What is not on the ballot this year
- No U.S. Senate race. Neither of Pennsylvania's two seats is up in 2026.
- No statewide judicial races. Pennsylvania holds appellate court elections and retention votes in odd-numbered years, not 2026.
- No county or municipal offices. Commissioners and county row officers are elected to four-year terms in odd years; they were last elected in 2023 and run again in 2027. Municipal offices such as mayor and council are also odd-year races, most recently in 2025.
See your exact ballot
Pennsylvania does not publish one statewide personalized ballot. Instead, Berks County posts sample ballots by voting precinct. As of early September the county had posted only its spring primary sample ballots. Under the state election calendar the county must post the general-election sample ballots no later than October 29, and it may post them earlier once overseas ballots are prepared in late September. Watch the county sample ballots page.
To find which districts you are in, use the county districts page or confirm your precinct through the polling-place lookup covered in our guide on where to vote in Berks County.
A note on candidates
The candidate field is set through the spring primary and the summer filing deadlines, but the state's list stays unofficial, and parties can still substitute candidates into late September, with deadlines on September 14 and 21. Because of that, this guide names the offices rather than candidates. Once the county posts its general-election sample ballot, it will show the candidates for each of your races.
FAQ
Is there a Berks County commissioner race in 2026?
No. Berks County commissioners and row officers are elected to four-year terms in odd-year elections. They were last elected in 2023 and run again in 2027. The 2026 ballot is state and federal races.
Which congressional district am I in?
Berks is split among the 4th, 6th, and 9th districts. Check the county districts page or your sample ballot once it posts.
Is there a U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania this year?
No. Neither Pennsylvania seat is on the 2026 ballot. The next Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election is in 2028.
When can I see my sample ballot?
The county must post general-election sample ballots by precinct no later than October 29, and may post them earlier. Check the sample ballots page.
Are there any statewide ballot questions?
None had been listed as of early September. Any statewide question would appear on the certified ballot; check your sample ballot when it posts.
Sources
- 2026 General Election Calendar, PA Department of State (PDF)
- Berks County legislative, senatorial and congressional districts
- Berks County sample ballots page
- Berks County Office of Election Services
More Berks County voting guides
Part of our Berks County 2026 election guide:
Sources
The public records this story is reported from.